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From this reading 9 o’clock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
Bramin
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From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
Cannot
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From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
dearly loved
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
DelicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
being one more than ten
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
Eliza
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From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
etiquettes
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From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
how
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From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
not any; not one
From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading 9 o’clock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
risest
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From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
express in words
From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Delicacy and propriety do not always consist in observing their frigid doctrines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
up to a particular time
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
at the time that
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading I am going out to breakfast, but shall be at my lodgings by eleven; when I hope to read a single line under thy own hand, that thou art better, and wilt be glad to see thy Bramin.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I Cannot rest, Eliza, though I shall call on you at half past twelve, till I know how you do—May thy dear face smile, as thou risest, like the sun of this morning.
you'll
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From this reading The etiquettes of this town (you’ll say) say otherwise.—No matter!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was much grieved to hear of your alarming indisposition yesterday; and disappointed too, at not being let in.—Remember, my dear, that a friend has the same right as a physician.
